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Gorman-Rupp Pumps 03J1-B 713013 and up User Manual

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OM-01202

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TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLE

POSSIBLE CAUSE

PROBABLE REMEDY

PUMP STOPS OR
FAILS TO DELIVER
RATED FLOW OR
PRESSURE (cont.)

PUMP REQUIRES
TOO MUCH
POWER

PUMP CLOGS
FREQUENTLY

EXCESSIVE NOISE

BEARINGS RUN
TOO HOT

Suction intake not submerged at

Check installation and correct

proper level or sump too small.

submergence as needed.

Impeller or other wearing parts worn

Replace worn or damaged parts.

or damaged.

Check that impeller is properly
centered and rotates freely.

Impeller clogged.

Free impeller of debris.

Pump speed too slow.

Check driver output; check
belts or couplings for slippage.

Suction lift or discharge head too high.

Check piping installation and
install bypass line if needed. See
INSTALLATION.

Pump speed too high.

Check driver output.

Discharge head too low.

Adjust discharge valve.

Liquid solution too thick.

Dilute if possible.

Bearing(s) frozen.

Disassemble pump and check
bearing(s).

Liquid solution too thick.

Dilute if possible.

Discharge flow too slow.

Open discharge valve fully to in-
crease flow rate, and run power
source at maximum governed
speed.

Discharge line clogged or restricted;

Check discharge lines; straighten

hose kinked.

hose.

Cavitation in pump.

Reduce suction lift and/or friction
losses in suction line. Record
vacuum and pressure gauge
readings and consult local
representative or factory.

Pumping entrained air.

Locate and eliminate source of air
bubble.

Pump or drive not securely mounted.

Secure mounting hardware.

Impeller clogged or damaged.

Clean out debris; replace damaged
parts.

Bearing temperature is high, but

Check bearing temperature regu-

within limits.

larly to monitor any increase.

Low or incorrect lubricant

Check for proper type and level
of lubricant.

Suction and discharge lines not

Check piping installation for proper

properly supported.

support.

Drive misaligned.

Align drive properly.